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Yahya El Hosafy
{K:8369} 9/17/2005
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hey Arwa..
ur portfolio is 1 of the amazing portfolios i have found here at UF till now. but i liked mostly this photo and ur self portrait HAVE I.
now this photo is very thoughtfull, she is readying deeply she is at a corner of the photo, alot of words on the wall that atract u and might challenge u to read them all, the fading to black at corners takes u away...
this is a poem in a photo.
7+++++++++++
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MUJAHID AWAIS
{K:1703} 5/15/2005
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Excellent work of Art.
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velociraptor
{K:692} 5/8/2005
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Great point of view for that picture! To play with the book and the words on the background was a fantastic idea.
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B:)liana
{K:30945} 5/4/2005
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Excellent my dear Arwa, and strong MESSAGE!
kISS,B:)liana
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Nour El Refai
{K:12481} 4/25/2005
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i like this one more than the other one in the same cafe, it has the feeling of the right content
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/24/2005
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Im glad you liked it jezabel!
I was so mesmerized by your ballerinas and their images!
Today at hiphop class I was doing all ballerinas moves even though Im so far from becoming one! :P
They are so graceful and elegant and you images present that perfectly :)
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whoiswho t
{K:10700} 4/24/2005
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Dear Arwa,
First; thank u so much your comment for my photos.
I feel so happy with your comment and to be honoured.
This photo wonderful, and it transmit its message on right position.
Sepia tones and typogrraphical backround wonderful.
Congratulations,
Best regards,
jezabel.
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/24/2005
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thank you mujahid
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MUJAHID AWAIS
{K:1703} 4/24/2005
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Great Creation. Lovely imagination. Light and mood of the image is superub.
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/23/2005
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That?s so nice of you naftali!!! I totally forgot about the all chairs no chairs debate heheheheh
Thank you so much for adding it to your favorites!!!
And for your continues encouraging comments :)
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naftali raz
{K:1819} 4/22/2005
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Aewa,
my suggestion was justa a respose to discussion about cropping that went on. i like the original shot (it is in my favorites bin), but somebody was not happy with the chairs on the foregraound and i treid to see how ti would look without them. you offered a close up shot of the same subject that i found weaker because it lacked a significant part of the text. so i though about something in between - no chairs but more text.
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/22/2005
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Thank you so much for critiquing this image constructively!
I appreciate your systematic look at this picture and considering all the elements when trying to edit it! but why do you want to crop it? the way she looks so tiny against the huge wall and text is what made me post this one in comparison to many other shots taken of this girl at the same place.
Im not criticizing your need to edit it!
I thank you for your input I just want to know what you hand in mind when cropping it
Thanx for your comment naftali :)
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naftali raz
{K:1819} 4/21/2005
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Arwa,
this is an excellent capture. it works on many levels. the more i look at at it the more i like it. good, appropriately coffeish tone too. lack of motion at such a slow shutter speed is a testimony to your subject's concentration.
croping is tough - you don't want to loose the words, they have meaning. i'd hate to loose the SEDUCTIVE INTENSE or SENSUAL CAPUCCINO - in contrast with a serene and modestly atired reader they add humour to the image.
how about this crop as a compromise?
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/21/2005
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Sorry I missed the rest of your question kareem
I didn?t use photoshop here
I used photoimpact XL for the light
then took the edited image to photoshop to finish the editing :)
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/21/2005
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Your comment made me smile because shes not an Arabic girl shes a Muslim half Italian half American a very dear close to my heart friend of mine
Is it a fact that arabs are the worse readers? I don?t know about that im a bookworm lol I?ll read anything anytime anywhere ;)
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Kareem Hamdan
{K:3180} 4/21/2005
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rarely seen, the arabs are worst readers in the world, they have money but it is only for food, no need for industry or publishing. how did you add the light effect? on photoshop?
Regards
Kareem
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/20/2005
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Thank you so much hansi!!!!!!!!!
I liked your input on this image ?depth and surface? that?s so deep! ;)
thank you also for adding it to your favorites! :)
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{K:6282} 4/18/2005
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o, and a fav also - hansi
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{K:6282} 4/18/2005
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Great capture Arwa - technically the toning and slight 'irising' is superb. Thematically it's very rich. I think of a contrast between words that matter (invisible in the book) and words as designer confetti, sound-bites on a wall with hip chairs to go with them. Depth and surface. /Hansi
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amr alim
{K:2767} 4/16/2005
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perfect ...
when i saw it as a thumbnail.. i thought u captured a book paper...but when i opened it i discovered the truth 
its really imprssive...
spot lighting is perfect...and i like the location of the girl inside the whole environment ...
great work
regards
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Ahmad Kamal
{K:1217} 4/12/2005
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excellent lighting....well done
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Saeed Al Shamsi
{K:47735} 4/9/2005
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Indeed very strong image and directly Engagement
to the main subject, and themes linking the images .thanks. Saeed
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/9/2005
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heres the image i told u about saeed
sorry it took me for ever to reply
I was busy most of the weekend
Please tell me what u think
is the close up better?
is it too dark :)
thank you
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Maryam Ficociello
{K:2} 4/9/2005
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Hey Arwa, Love this pic, amazing lighting effects.. Good luck it looks like you found yourself an excellent carriar!
Maryam
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/7/2005
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No problem saeed!
I?ll post it as soon as I tweak it a little ;)
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Saeed Al Shamsi
{K:47735} 4/7/2005
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I would like to see it,if not a problem.Thanks SIS.Saeed
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/7/2005
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thank you n3ma! :)
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N3ma Allah Hisham
{K:5465} 4/7/2005
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this is my first time to see your work , and I think it's great
u r realy have wonderful eye
well done
regards,N3ma
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/7/2005
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Peter!
Im flattered that u liked my image! Spicily that your images shows great control over all of the elements in the images! Love the colors shapes and light of almost every image u posted! So u can imagine my thrill when I read that u liked the light in the picture
Thank you for your kind words :)
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/7/2005
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Yes his comment is wonderful!!!! :)
Thanx for your comment
and welcome to usefilm romane :)
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/7/2005
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WOW to have a photographer like you adding it to their favorites means a lot to me! THANK YOU!!
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/7/2005
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Salam saeed!
Thanx for your feedback and critique, I did take another image from a different view pint using the wooden fence should I post it?
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/7/2005
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Thank you tim for your kind words!
And for noticing the size scale of the image ;)
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/7/2005
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Thanx for the comment mark
I did edit the light slightly at photo impact XL it was late after noon and I wanted to emphasize the contrast between shadow and light with out editing but I didn?t successes but hay isn?t that why they created editing programs?they r the dark rooms for digital photography
:)
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/7/2005
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Dear todd im happy that u liked this image!
Your abstract work is fabulous specially the way u use textures and colors! :)
Thanx for the comment
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Mary Sue Hayward
{K:17558} 4/7/2005
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Arwa, I like this picture. It shows a young woman engrossed in private reading, surrounded by text that is both public and almost overwhelming. The juxtaposition is what makes the image work for me.
Another observation, which I'm not sure I can describe well: When I glanced at the image from across the room, I could see the form and light of the image but not the details. My first thought was that you shot a detailed image of an old typewriter. The girl serves as the carriage while the table and chairs serve as the roller. The paper scrolls above it all.
I'm not sure that the symbolism will translate well, but it made me like the image even more.
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oscar rivas
{K:7} 4/6/2005
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hermosa composición. gracias
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Peter De Rycke
{K:41212} 4/6/2005
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Magic shot .. love the toning and lighting (specially the background is great) .. Peter
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Romane Baria
{K:293} 4/6/2005
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Dear Arwa,
I find both your photo and Boubekeur's critique a wonderful moment for imagination.
Romane
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 4/6/2005
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magnific just a perfect idea and realisation.!
best wishes and great main page
regards dear arwa, roby
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Luis Alvarez
{K:2038} 4/6/2005
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Great picture. Right time, right place, right photographer!
Great job,
Luis
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Engy Farahat
{K:11591} 4/6/2005
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Wonderful capture Arwa.. I like the tones & the lighting so much it's so impressive!!
great composition. Nice work
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AAT SA
{K:4565} 4/6/2005
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wow arwa !! really great lighting ,very good job
to my Fav..
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Capin the Fourth
{K:117} 4/6/2005
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too many have given their compliments, i think i have not need to do so =). however i must admit, this is one of the best photo i've ever seen ever.. mabruk!
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Saeed Al Shamsi
{K:47735} 4/6/2005
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Very powerful image, the tone and the back light effect, gave this composition a immense interesting view, if I have to say something I?ll agree John in cropping the bottom till the wooden fence, to give a strong and to concentrate on the main subject. Though it?s IMHO. Saeed
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tim park
{K:165} 4/6/2005
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wonderful picture, i think the perspective is really great how the figure seems really tiny compared to the huge chairs in front and the large print in the back. almost equally impressive was the way that you really care a lot about others' comments and take the time to really consider each and respond to each. i applaud your gracious attitude.
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Mark Sherman
{K:15669} 4/6/2005
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Whatever she is reading seems far more important than is up on that wall. the lighting almost doesn't feel real. Congratulations.
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Todd Miller
{K:16464} 4/6/2005
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quite a wonderful image...well done.
todd
congrats!
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/6/2005
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enaaaaaas :)
thanx dear 3al tr7eeb el 7ar ;) o el comment el lazeza
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Enas Moussa
{K:7470} 4/6/2005
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at laaaaaast u r back Arwa!!
strong return dear .. great shot and congrates..
u deserve the best.
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/5/2005
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thank you erik :)
glad u liked it
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/5/2005
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Dear Boubekeur
im not that articulate and I don?t know the right way to thank you for your comment!
So I?ll just say thank you for your kind inspiring words that were deep enough to get me an award?
personally I think you should get one too with the title ?best critique of the day? :)
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Latif alobaida
{K:5005} 4/5/2005
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Congratulation for winning the Critique of the day...
Nice photo brought up a wonderful comments
Regards
Latif
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Ashraf Foda
{K:95} 4/5/2005
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Excellent picture, the fact that I've been to this place several times adds a completely different depth to the picture!
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varome
{K:1263} 4/5/2005
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Arwa!
It's very nice to have you back! Honestly I was worried. Since the news does not show people ready at Starbuck's we end up having a different opinion on how life is in that part of the world. Thank you for showing us the good sides too.
I'm very happy to see you work again. Is it okay to add you to my friends list?
As for this picture I think it's very cool! A variety of cultures are shown! Great job!
Vladimir Alexander
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Erik Neldner
{K:10846} 4/5/2005
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Arwa,
So interesting how she's chosen to read the words in HER book rather than the words she's being inundated with in this world of marketing saturation madness.
Nice energy!
Erik
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Thilo Bayer
{K:50358} 4/5/2005
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Dear Arwa,
Congrats on your Featured Critique award!
Best wishes,
Thilo
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orwa juve
{K:6059} 4/5/2005
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perfect light & mood.
omar
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NN
{K:26787} 4/5/2005
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Congratulations on the award/front page, Arwa! As a viewer you are able to not only watch the reader but read yourself as well! ;-) Well spotted; very good tones!
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Ursula Luschnig
{K:21723} 4/5/2005
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Hi Arwa,nice to see you back..and with what a great picture!!!Love the mood and tones,as well as the composition.Wonderful work!
Regards,Ursula
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{K:5777} 4/5/2005
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This is such a beautiful photo Arwa. You've got the eye for it...They are big letters too...Reading all over here...
Very good job. I love this and will take to my favorites...
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Ian McIntosh
{K:42997} 4/5/2005
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it is a nice moment. great to get a chance to see your stuff.
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boubekeur boukerma
{K:2623} 4/5/2005
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Very strong photo showing such a rich potential of different interpretations.
Here, the letters are trying to catch the attention of this young lady. Just to tell her to watch the world around...and her, she is reading as there are only empty chairs around...
Very good idea to have kept the chairs on the right side as they are really part of the "no dialog".
Like very much your "flowers portraits".
Allah Maak
Boubékeur
http://www.usefilm.com/photographer/29937.html
boukerma@yahoo.fr
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Thilo Bayer
{K:50358} 4/4/2005
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hi arwa,
toning rocks ;-)
very interesting wall.
Thilo
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/4/2005
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Hi cessy!!
How are you doing! Will u upload any new IR pictures soon? Thank you for the comment! :)
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cessy karina
{K:14205} 4/4/2005
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very nice capture, like the light and dark.
excellent, Arwa
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Rashed Abdulla
{K:163889} 4/4/2005
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great image arwa,very striking and wonderful tones ,very best regards.
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/3/2005
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Im glad u liked it safak!
I like your work too :)
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safak tortu
{K:2724} 4/3/2005
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Very cleverly shot..Good tones...Congrats...
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/3/2005
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Thank you! :)
Its soooo tempting to posted another colored one im glad u like this one laura :)
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Laura Spell
{K:24080} 4/3/2005
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A very dramatic monochrome. The tones and lighting are good.
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/3/2005
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thank you Riccardo for your comment and for passing by :)
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Art A
{K:1187} 4/3/2005
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This is a superb capture. I like the tone and the angle in which this photo was shot. Regards..
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/3/2005
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Thank you fadel! Actually this girl is my friend and shes one of the deepest exceptional and interesting people I ever met and I was trying to convey that through the image im glad u could see it :)
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Maria José Barres
{K:11276} 4/3/2005
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Great work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love it!
Greetings.
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Latif alobaida
{K:5005} 4/3/2005
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Nice Arwa.... we are expecting the colored version of it...
I like the comp. but I find the front seats a bit destractinng :)
Well done mi amiga.....
Regards
Latif
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Riccardo Corsini
{K:17796} 4/3/2005
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Beautiful image, big content and beautiful message!
Ric.
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Fadel J
{K:13974} 4/2/2005
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Wonderful lighting and tones Arwa, there's a fantastic contrast between the background with the english words and their meanings, and the conservative girl, fabulous! and welcome back, your work was definitely missed.
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Roberto Okamura
{K:22851} 4/2/2005
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Excellent composition Arwa!!
Very beautiful portrait and lighting.
Congrats!
Roberto.
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/2/2005
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Hello john
U really think this disserve an award? I would love to get one if u have any to spare :-P
Im really thrilled that u like this image! since im such a big fan of your work from the first image you posted till now! I admit I don?t comment as much as I would like to but still your work always is different and your personal style is inimitable
Im honored that u joined me to your friends list :)
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[[dead account]]
{K:6692} 4/2/2005
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Wow! I think this is the first chance I've had to see your work and it is uniformly amazing. This image works on so many levels and is overdue for an award IMHO.
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erkoc dalaman
{K:4295} 4/2/2005
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Very nice shot.. I would really want to see somebody sitting on the empty front chair..tebrik..
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Awadh Alhamzany
{K:398} 4/2/2005
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Great idea .. really cool
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/2/2005
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thank you hani :)
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Hani Ghayhab
{K:3723} 4/2/2005
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Nice comp , amazing light!
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/2/2005
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Salam khaled! John Loreaux had the same critique about the chairs! How I wished there were some people sitting there in the shadows blurred from their movement while the world stands still around her!
Lakin tmshi el rya7 bma latshtahi eol sufun ;)
Thank you for the comment!
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Giuliano Guarnieri
{K:36622} 4/2/2005
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Hello Arwa,
it's a great photo, the background is a perfect contrast and virtual link with the book the girl is reading.
Perfect!
Bye
Giuliano
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Khaled Mursi Hammoud
{K:54005} 4/2/2005
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I like the tone and lighting in here and the composition is good.
I think you should have cropped the chairs on the right side of the image, otherwise, it's a good pic.
Regards,
Khaled.
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/2/2005
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Thank you so much for your inclusive and encouraging comment jorg
And thanx for the title ;)
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arwa abdullah
{K:34415} 4/2/2005
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Hi john! Actually I did try the crop u mentioned, to remove the two chairs on the right?but then the girl (who is a dear friend of mine) seemed out of place she was the only element of the image in the middle distance, between the chairs in the foreground and the wall as a background so I kept them to add balance, and I used Photo Impact XL to create the shadowy area to lead the eye straight to the main subject
thank you so much for your honest critique and I would surely try your idea on another image!!!i took a lot that day
P.S.
I really like your new series quite creative ;)
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MONIQUE STAP
{K:185} 4/2/2005
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wonderful !!
groetjes,
Monique
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Jorg Reif
{K:16020} 4/2/2005
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Hi Arwa, good to see you back here! I like this picture: I see a lot of tensions and contrasts in this photo underlined by a rather gloomy tint. This alltogether make this an interesting and thought provoking picture, well rounded by its artistic quality characterized by its frugal esthetics. Well done, I like it!
A title comes to my mind: "A Zest for life"
Regards Jorg
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Sara M
{K:12411} 4/2/2005
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Beautiful capture... elegant
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Amna Al Shamsi
{K:21795} 4/2/2005
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Excellent shot! I like the composition and the tone.
Great to see you posting again sis, and congrats for the new laptop ;-)
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Ash Kayavil
{K:210} 4/2/2005
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"Read Something and have a Cappuccino, you won't forget",,,, hehe nice tone of light towards the letter behind the girl
good work
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John Loreaux
{K:86210} 4/2/2005
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Not a whole lot to critique here Arwa. This is very good! The tones are excellent and the composition quite pleasing!
Mayby I would crop the two chars on the right but that's minor! Overall a fine photograph! Take care! GOD bless....................John
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Erik Hornung
{K:148} 4/2/2005
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very impressive!
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